Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $24,500 total settlements.
Daniels, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV02284,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2021, ended January 4, 2022
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2019, Plaintiff was speaking to his cousin while on the sidewalk in Kings County, New York. NYPD Officers Joseph, Arias, and Lt. Daverin tackled Plaintiff forcefully from behind into a gate, causing Plaintiff to hit his head on the gate. Plaintiff sustained cuts on his neck, arms, and back. The officers were not in uniform, did not announce themselves as law enforcement, and did not display their badges. Plaintiff asked why he was tackled; the officer replied “shut the fuck up and turn around.” Plaintiff was then referred to with racial slurs. Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 24 hours. His case was dismissed November 13, 2019.
Gordon, Javon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06365,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 10, 2015, ended May 31, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer pulled over Plaintiff's car that had 3 other passengers in it, ordered everyone out, and searched it. Officers allegedly found heroin in one of the passengers clothes and then arrested everyone from the car. Officers falsely told the DA the heroin was in plain view in the car. Plaintiff's charges were eventually dismissed.